Black Forest Cookies – Christmas Cookies Ideas
Rich and festive Black Forest cookies made with dark chocolate, dried cherries, and a hint of kirsch — perfect for holiday platters and Christmas baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (with chilling)
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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1¾ cups all-purpose flour
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⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup packed brown sugar
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp kirsch or cherry juice (optional)
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¾ cup dried cherries, chopped
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1 cup dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
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Soak chopped dried cherries in warm water or kirsch for 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
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Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and kirsch.
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Mix in dry ingredients, then fold in cherries and chocolate.
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Chill dough for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Scoop onto lined baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes.
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Cool on pan 5 minutes, then transfer to rack. Decorate as desired.
Notes
Top with melted white chocolate or maraschino cherries for a festive look. Store in airtight container up to 5 days or freeze.